Director Business Finance

Position Description & QualificationsSerco is seeking a Director of Business Finance to lead the financial management of our Operational Business Unit with large complex projects supporting government clients in Department of Defense markets. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Financial Operations and be a closely aligned business partner to the Vice President of the Business Unit. The selected candidate will be responsible for financial leadership and support of a $600M Business Unit and manage a team of 25 program finance professionals.This role calls for a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role include both the willingness to dig deeply into details, as well as the ability to assess the big picture. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new information. The successful candidate will have a strong management and program control background with significant experience in government contracting.The Director of Business Finance is responsible for the management of finance employees involved in program financial management and analysis, monthly and quarterly accounting close processes, and process improvement. This position is responsible for providing business guidance and program control support to Operational Leaders to develop and achieve financial and operational goals, as well as recommending strategic actions to improve progress and performance.As the leader of the program finance team for this business unit, the Director of Business Finance will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of operational finance for their supported programs. This position positively affects company performance and positions the incumbent for future growth and development opportunities.The position has a reporting location at Serco, Inc.'s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, with flexible working options taking into consideration the candidate's base location.Additional work locations for this opportunity include San Diego, CA - Chesapeake/Virginia Beach, VA - Orlando, FLBased on selected candidate may consider full-time teleworking with required travel to primary Serco locations/sitesIn this role you will:Provide subject matter expertise in program control & reporting to include delivery of contract-level financial support and analysis (project accounting, project planning, EACs, etc.)Lead the strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles, and related analysis for revenue, profit, working capital, and indirect expenses for the Business Unit.Be responsible for providing financial support to Management in the preparation and analysis of complex project financial data and other complex contract, project or business-related tasks.Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.Provide proposal pricing strategies and support new business activities.Lead the monthly revenue recognition cycle with a focus on accurate and compliant revenue recognition methods.Support the monthly business cadence of both the operational and finance organizations, including participating in and supporting meetings and program reviews.Create monthly financial variance reporting; prepare and lead monthly financial reviews with Executive leadership.Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.Provide finance inputs for project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.Oversee preparation of subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project's cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.Lead cash management activities through the active monitoring contract billed and unbilled status, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.Act as liaison between operations and other administrative support organizations on financial issues. Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and customers as required.Support both internal and external audit requirements, including government compliance.To be successful in this role you will have:Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceU.S Citizenship requiredBachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of finance and program control experience in a government contracting environmentOR a Master's degree with minimum 8 years of finance and program control experience in a government contracting environmentMinimum 6 years of experience leading and developing a teamDemonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team with a focus on high professional standards, strong follow-up and successful project executionKnowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, DCAA compliance and audits, and accounting and finance principlesMust be versed in various contract vehicles, i.e., CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.Working knowledge of Service Contract Act requirements, CAS and FARAdvanced Proficiency in MS Excel requiredAbility to travel occasionally (25% or less) within the United StatesAdditional desired skills and experience:Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint Project and Revenue modules strongly preferredExperience using Oracle EPM, SmartView and MS Power BI preferredSerco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.J-18808-Ljbffr